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Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars

THE Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to form a panel to explore the feasibility of phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles, saying automobiles choking Mumbai's roads are a major contributor to the city's worsening air quality.

Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims

THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.

Trade Deficit Narrows as Gold Imports Decline in Dec

INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.

Plan to further strengthen TDP from booth level

TDP general secretary and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has unveiled plans to further strengthen the party from the grassroots level from February.

Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants

JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.

Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks

META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.

The Other Wars We Are Failing To Notice

EVER before have there been so many armed conflicts across the globe.

7-Day ED Custody for Ex-Excise Minister in C'garh Liquor Scam

A special PMLA court in Raipur on Wednesday remanded six-time Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam.

Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order

The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.

Manoj Allowed into MBU After Row; Meets Lokesh

TENSION prevailed at Mohan Babu University (MBU) on Wednesday evening when actor Manchu Manoj was denied entry into the campus by police.

2 Lakh Witness Celestial Wedding at Srisailam

Temple officials invited Chenchus from over 300 families who consider Goddess Bhramaramba as their daughter

Sue Mastermind of Pannun Plot, Says Top Panel

High-powered committee recommends expedited legal action against Vikash Yadav

Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks

DESPITE reporting a healthy outlook and strong business update for the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25), shares of Kalyan Jewellers, one of India's largest Jewellery firms, have come under a severe bearish grip.

Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held

LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.

Man sets dog & scooter on fire over mobile row

A shocking incident of cruelty has surfaced at Chemudugunta Panchayat in Venkatachalam mandal of Nellore district, where a man, Sk Farid, allegedly set a pet dog and a scooter on fire following a dispute over a damaged mobile phone.

Nandyal MP distributes CMRF cheques to tune of ₹16.75 lakh to beneficiaries

NANDYAL MP Dr Byreddy Shabari emphasised the importance of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in supporting the poor and underprivileged, especially during difficult times.

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP

AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.

Tollywood joins #PostNoEvil campaign of AP

THE State government and the Police Department have intensified efforts to curb abusive language, unverified news, and morphed images on social media, and Tollywood actors have joined the initiative.

MP BJP leader rapes, blackmails politician; held

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.

Over 490 km roads repaired in Annamayya

AS part of the State government's initiative to ensure pothole-free roads, works taken up under phase-one in Annamayya district with ₹5.82 crore to repair roads spanning 494 km has been completed.

Graduate MLC poll set to witness a tough contest

KEEN to increase its strength in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, the NDA has intensified efforts to win the Krishna-Guntur Graduates' Constituency MLC election.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to be held from Feb 15-24, participants to visit Kumbh

THE third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), which celebrates the age-old bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will be held from February 15 to 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.

Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state draws BJP ire

A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.

Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing the acute water shortage issue during his tenure as the chief minister of Gujarat.

Centre's reply sought over Cong appeal

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging certain amendments made to the Conduct of the Election Rules of 1961.

Zepto triples annual GOV to $3 billion

Quick commerce platform Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha on Wednesday said that the company has achieved $3 billion in annualised gross order value (GOV).

Central govt staff to get LTC reimbursement for travel in premium trains

The government has fulfilled a long-standing demand for central government employees to avail themselves of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facilities on premium trains like Tejas and Vande Bharat.

VOMITING AFTER EATING OR DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING?

SYMPTOMS Difficulty in swallowing or pain during swallowing (odynophagia) are the main symptoms - some may experience food not easily passing through the esophagus or a sensation of something sticking in the throat. Severe cases can result in excessive drooling, regurgitation (often confused with vomiting), or even choking and coughing, which may lead to aspiration pneumonia. \"It could also be a cancer in any part of the alimentary canal and another reason why it should not be ignored,\" said Dr Naveen Hedne, senior consultant, health and neck surgical oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai. Other reasons might be globus hystericus, a sensation or feeling of a mass or lump in the throat. \"The patients may also be given swallowing therapy post-surgery to train muscles,\" he added.

Inadequate sleep can affect immune system

Poor sleep can affect the functioning of our immune system, raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, and can lead to chronic fatigue, reducing overall productivity and quality of life, says Dr Vineeth Mohan, consultant psychiatrist at Rajagiri Hospital Aluva, in an interview with Anna Jose.

Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship

HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.